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velocette:
Hi
Had look at this posting and it looks like you are on the right track with a 1/2 hp DC motor and variable speed controller
Retain the stepped pulley setup  to give better torque at low speeds.
Suggest that you use only the three pulleys I.E. 2.5 drive 4.5 driven, 3.5 drive 3.5 driven 4.5 drive 2.5 driven with 4 to 1  reduction from the motor to counter shaft.
Being a dedicated nut case for DC Drives This would be the only way.
A tread mill motor will do the job But will need a wider ratio primary drive ratio.
Remember Chinese Horses are smaller so they have to run much faster to produce the horsepower.
A  DC controller can be set up to reduce the torque available at the motor shaft a bit fiddly but well worth the effort to minimize damage in a jamb up.

Eric

NevadaBlue:
I have a 7" Ammco shaper, essentially the same machine as yours. It does have the original motor and drive system. I would recommend building a jackshaft and using an ordinary 1/3 HP motor.  The machine runs very nicely with that setup. Also recommend using a link belt. I have changed my mill over to that type of belt too. Very smooth...
You will love the little shaper. It can do all kinds of things, including hypnotize you.  I love to watch mine run.  :dremel:

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